The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 12–13 September, closed India’s fourth chairship of the grouping, following those of 2012, 2016 and 2021. It also came as BRICS marks two decades of cooperation, now with a much larger membership and a wider geographical reach than when it began. What distinguished India’s year was less the summit itself than everything that surrounded it.The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded on 13 September, marking India's fourth chairship. Prime Minister Modi emphasised a people-centric approach, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. ( PMO)Opening the Summit, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri…